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Disco Chick in Middletown specializes in wings with unique sauces and loaded fries, like the cheesesteak-inspired "Philly," loaded with onions, mushrooms, cheese and gravy. Then there are the dessert fries. Read story here.

Disco Chick in Middletown specializes in wings with unique sauces and loaded fries, like the cheesesteak-inspired "Philly," loaded with onions, mushrooms, cheese and gravy. Then there are the dessert fries. Read story here.

Mike Boney and John Schauster know a thing or two about niche foods by now. A little over a year ago, the business partners opened Hop Knot on Middletown's Main Street, marrying freshly baked pretzels and craft beer in a carb lover's dream pairing. Six months later, they announced their next concept,...

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The team behind Newington's favorite offbeat burger joint is looking to branch out and conquer the morning meal. Later this summer, GoldBurgers owner Matt Crowley plans to open 5 And Dime, a breakfast and lunch eatery, next door to his popular fast-casual restaurant known for its creative burgers...

For one day in March, it's going to be 1977 again at Woody's. To mark the first day of spring on March 20, the owners of the landmark Hartford hot dog eatery will also celebrate 40 years in business with a throwback special. They'll be selling footlong, all-beef hot dogs with traditional toppings...

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When he bought the building on Franklin Avenue in Hartford, Miguel Colan knew what he wanted the space to become — a casual restaurant serving the foods of his native Peru, including whole marinated chickens slowly spit-roasted to perfection. But there was one big deal breaker — the oven had to...